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FAQ
- What is Thai Massage?
- It is an ancient massage technique that is believed the personal physician of Buddha developed over 2,500 years ago in India. It depends on meridian channels throughout the body, which were charted by ancient healers. Thai Massage consists of many aspects. For example, the influence of the Ayurvedic medical tradition brings aspects that are similar to yoga. Along with assisted yogic positions, other aspects of Thai Massage include rocking, rhythmic muscle compression and stretching. An aspect that reflects the influence of Traditional Chinese Medicine is that the masseuse uses thumbs, elbows, palms, forearms, feet, and knees to massage and apply pressure along the body’s energy meridians called Sen-Lines. The therapists use of more angular body parts to apply pressure to specific areas of the body is reminiscent of acupuncture. The main purpose of Thai Massage is to create a state of harmony between body, mind and spirit thus providing the foundation for self-healing. The receiver of the massage lies on a floor mat, fully clothed. These are the foremost differentiating factors between Thai Massage and western style massages. The therapist uses acupressure points not only to relieve joints and muscles of any tension, but also to release the healing energy from the body’s meridians. Along with this, the masseuse uses gentle rocking and rhythmic compressions to prepare and invite the body to stretch and achieve yogic positions without triggering the body’s defense reactions.
- What are the benefits?
A. The many benefits one may experience from a Thai massage are relief from stress, deep relaxation, warmed and stretched muscles, healing energy flow, greater flexibility and range of motion, increased and focused energy levels, prevention of injury, relief from sore and aching muscles and joints, detoxification from improved circulation, and a feeling of confidence and well being. Thai Massage can also focus one’s energy and attention on a task by centering the mind and body, thus making a massage session excellent preparation for any kind of physical or mental test, such as an important athletic event or any kind of academic achievement test. Aside from being performance enhancing, Thai Massage can also be therapeutic for those in pain due to any injury, illness, or tension caused by stress.
Before receiving a Thai massage, one should adhere to the following guidelines in order to receive the full benefits of the massage. One should avoid eating a heavy meal before a massage and arrive at least five minutes early to a massage to allow for a few minutes of relaxation prior to the massage. The therapist must obtain a complete health history before performing any massage; people with certain health conditions should not receive a Thai massage. Finally, one should inform his/her masseuse if at any time throughout the massage if he/she feels any discomfort.
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